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Director of Weights & Measures Page 1 I 3 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 10/20/05 Amended: 4/22/10; 11/01/22 DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES I DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for administering, and enforcing the provisions of State Agriculture and Markets Law, Rules and Regulations as they relate to weights and measures as well as performing other duties as directed by the local governing body which may include services designed to aid and protect consumers. The incumbent has responsibility for taking charge of and safely keeping the municipal standards as prescribed by statute, and oversees the maintenance of complete records of work performed by the agency. The Director has access to all places of business, buildings or premises to inspect, test and ascertain if weighing and measuring devices and systems and accessories are in good working order and being used correctly. The work is performed under the administrative direction of the County Administrator and the general direction of the County Legislature. The Director is also subject to the direction and supervision of the New York State Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Visits stores, markets, warehouses, wholesale houses, gas stations and other establishments to test and verify the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices; Uses standard weights and measures to determine the accuracy of scales, meters, rules and other measuring devices; Uses calibrated containers to test fluid measuring devices such as service station gasoline pumps; Seals gasoline pumps, metering devices and scales when found to be accurate within the allowable tolerances; Orders faulty measuring and weighing devices repaired or replaced depending on the condition and repairability of the devices; Responds to consumer complaints by investigation or testing as the occasion demands; Examines and checks the contents of pre-packaged foods to determine the accuracy and labeling practices; Removes, or orders removed from sale those products not meeting the volume, weight or count as declared on the package label; Submits narrative reports of inspections, violations and ordered repairs as required by regulations; May be required to testify in court in consumer fraud litigation. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing weights and measures program; Thorough knowledge of practices and procedures used to inspect, test and ascertain the accuracy and reliability of weighing and measuring devices and systems; Good knowledge of investigative techniques; Skill in inspecting and testing weighing and measuring devices and systems; Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files; ---PAGE BREAK--- Director of Weights & Measures Page 2 I 3 Ability to test equipment and to detect inaccuracies in weighing and measuring devices; Ability to understand and interpret complex oral instructions and/or written directions; Ability to understand complex mechanical equipment, its construction, repair and adjustments; Ability to make basic mathematical calculations; Ability to deal effectively with the public; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Satisfactory completion of 24 semester credit hours in the physical sciences*, engineering sciences, electronics sciences**, mechanical technology and/or mathematics*** from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees; OR Two years full time experience where the primary functions/responsibilities include any one of the following: 1. Enforcing weights and measures laws and regulations and inspecting and testing of devices and packaged commodities; 2. Inspecting, testing and repairing commercial and/or industrial weighing and/or measuring devices per manufacturer’s specifications and tolerances; 3. Inspecting and testing both quality and quantity of packaged or manufactured goods using precision scales/balances and other precision measuring equipment, performing data reduction, and assessing compliance of the results with appropriate specifications and tolerances; 4. Conducting chemical or physical analyses using precision scales/balances and other precision measuring equipment, performing data reduction, and assessing compliance of results with the appropriate specifications and tolerances; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of and *Physical sciences include chemistry (inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry), earth science (meteorology, astronomy, geology) and physics. **Electronics sciences do not include course work in electricity; electricity is a science that deals with the laws of electricity, while electronics is a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (in tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices. ***Mathematics includes course work in accounting, economics, etc., provided primary focus of the course is manipulation of numbers. NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience may be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements on the following basis: 8-15 hours per week is ¼ time; 16-23 hours per week is ½ time; 24-31 hours per week is ¾ time; 32+ hours per week is full-time. *NOTE: ---PAGE BREAK--- Director of Weights & Measures Page 3 I 3 The minimum qualifications for this position are mandated under Section 179 (17) of New York State Agriculture and Markets Law. NOTE: Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is required. Failure to maintain a NYS driver’s license including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.